4 Best Internet Providers in Walnut Grove, IL

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Above are the top 4 providers in Walnut Grove, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Walnut Grove, IL?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Walnut Grove, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Walnut Grove

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Walnut Grove Internet Providers

Based on 13 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Walnut Grove residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.08 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. McDonough Telephone Cooperative wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Walnut Grove.

At a national level, based on 308 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Walnut Grove?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Walnut Grove

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	McDonough Telephone Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Logonix Corporation	38 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Walnut Grove

Based on data reported by Walnut Grove ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through McDonough Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Walnut Grove. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Walnut Grove?

Illinois customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 3.83 out of 5, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. McDonough Telephone Cooperative is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Walnut Grove customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Walnut Grove, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Walnut Grove

Walnut Grove Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Walnut Grove below, including the metrics used and how Walnut Grove compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.

Walnut Grove ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Walnut Grove	Illinois	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Walnut Grove that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	44.05%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,000 Mbps	2,791 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Walnut Grove.	3.2	7.1	6.8

 

Walnut Grove Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Walnut Grove	Illinois	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.3	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	5%	14%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	84%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	82%	90%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	77%	74%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	77%	75%	76%

Walnut Grove ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Walnut Grove is C+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Walnut Grove is high with a score of 43 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Walnut Grove have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Walnut Grove ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

82% of Walnut Grove households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 77% subscribe to it. A large amount of Walnut Grove residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Walnut Grove?

How Much Speed does a Walnut Grove Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Walnut Grove is 2.3, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Walnut Grove's average household income is $62,156 which is lower than the Illinois average of $93,298 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Walnut Grove also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 5% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 14% of residents in Illinois who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Walnut Grove has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Walnut Grove households are much more technology-disengaged. 84% of households have some sort of computing device, 72% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 83% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Walnut Grove?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Walnut Grove?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Walnut Grove, IL.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Walnut Grove?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Walnut Grove, IL.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Walnut Grove?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Walnut Grove?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Walnut Grove is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be McDonough Telephone Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Walnut Grove is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, McDonough Telephone Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Walnut Grove, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Walnut Grove compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Walnut Grove stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Walnut Grove's C+ ISP Report Card and 43 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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